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• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, October 28th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 76 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Cloudy with the high temperature in the low 70’s.
  • Wind: North winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Moderate
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 12:19AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 12:24PM
  Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Senior Center Chili Cook-Off Brings Community Together for Spicy Competition | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Seven teams will compete in the Orange Beach Senior Center’s annual Chili Cook-Off, serving up their best recipes to hungry judges and community members. The friendly competition brings together local senior care organizations and a few mystery contestants who are keeping everyone guessing. It's more than just a contest, though, as the event celebrates community spirit and brings neighbors together for good food and entertainment.
  10/28/2025 5:29am Senior Center Chili Cook-Off Brings Community Together for Spicy Competition | OBA News
• Dogs Take Center Stage at Orange Beach Waterfront Park Event | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is getting ready to celebrate four-legged friends in a big way. The city's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fido Fest, a special event dedicated to dogs and their families. The free celebration promises an afternoon packed with canine-themed fun at one of the area's most popular outdoor venues. Dog lovers throughout the community are invited to bring their furry companions for activities, entertainment, and a chance to mingle with other pet enthusiasts.
  10/28/2025 5:29am Dogs Take Center Stage at Orange Beach Waterfront Park Event | OBA News
• 2 rescued after caught in rip current at Pensacola Beach; Child taken to hospital ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An adult and one child were rescued from the water at Pensacola Beach Monday afternoon.
  
  Lifeguards and Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the incident. The county says two victims got caught in a rip current.
  
  
  The adult and child were rescued around 1:30 p.m. Lifeguards were able to bring the two back to shore.
  10/28/2025 5:26am 2 rescued after caught in rip current at Pensacola Beach; Child taken to hospital
• Baldwin County Public Schools redistricting maps to be revealed at public meetings DAPHNE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Baldwin County Public Schools is redistricting in Elberta, Daphne and Central Baldwin feeder patterns, meaning next school year your child may be zoned for a different school than where they attend now. The county's explosive growth is the driving reason. The district has had to build new schools in recent years to keep up.
  10/28/2025 5:25am Baldwin County Public Schools redistricting maps to be revealed at public meetings
• Woman charged with torture/willful abuse of child in Baldwin County ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Robertsdale police arrested a woman after she allegedly hit a child repeatedly.
  
  Thirty-six-year-old Crystal Jackson has been charged in connection with the incident.
  
  Police said they responded to the Dollar Tree on Media Drive. After further investigation, police said that Jackson had struck the child more than 15 times.
  10/28/2025 5:23am Woman charged with torture/willful abuse of child in Baldwin County
• Daphne ramps up construction on new waterfront amphitheater DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne’s popular Bayfront Park is now entering its longest and most expensive phase of renovations yet as work begins on building the new amphitheater. The main entrance to the park was closed to traffic Monday morning, October 27, 2025 for what is expected to be a 16-month-long project.
  10/28/2025 5:22am Daphne ramps up construction on new waterfront amphitheater
• Clean up begins for residents in Elberta following severe weather outbreak ELBERTA, Ala. (WALA) - Following last night’s severe weather, clean up now begins for some residents in the Elberta area.
  
  Daylight revealed the damage left behind on Woerner Road South.
  
  We spoke to a homeowner who didn’t want to go on camera, but he says that his barn was severely damaged.
  10/28/2025 5:22am Clean up begins for residents in Elberta following severe weather outbreak
• New York Times bestselling author to visit Fairhope Public Library | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — An award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author is set to speak at the Fairhope Public Library.
  10/28/2025 5:20am New York Times bestselling author to visit Fairhope Public Library | WKRG.com
• Heavy rains cause sewer overflows in Fairhope | WKRG.com According to a news release from Fairhope Public Utilities, the overflows occurred after midnight, in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 27. Approximately five inches of rain displaced the untreated sewage.
  
  Impacted areas include:
  10/28/2025 5:20am Heavy rains cause sewer overflows in Fairhope | WKRG.com
• Fairhope's $10M shoreline project set to finish after a year | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — After more than a year of construction, a big project in Fairhope is finally nearing the finish line.
  10/28/2025 5:19am Fairhope's $10M shoreline project set to finish after a year | WKRG.com
• Portions of Browns Landing Road in Baldwin County to be closed this week | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Portions of Browns Landing Road will be closed for a couple of days this week, according to a Baldwin County Highway Department news release.
  
  Browns Landing Road between Hunting Club Road and Three Rivers Road, will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 30, as crews replace cross drains.
  10/28/2025 5:19am Portions of Browns Landing Road in Baldwin County to be closed this week | WKRG.com
• Daphne park closes for nearly 2 years | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne park has officially closed for the construction of a new amphitheater.
  10/28/2025 5:18am Daphne park closes for nearly 2 years | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, October 27th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 77 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny. The high temperature is in the upper 70’s.
  • Wind: Northwest winds 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Low
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 11:35AM
  10/27/2025 8:47am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• From Trails to Trunks the Coast Celebrates Halloween Week | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As October winds down and the Gulf breeze carries a hint of fall, the Alabama coast is lighting up with family fun, festive flair, and a little Halloween magic. From “Treats on the Trail” at the Hugh S. Branyon Trail to colorful chats with parrots at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, this week is packed with reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. Midweek brings thrills at The Factory’s “Jump if you dare” glow night , followed by one of the most anticipated events of the year–The Wharf’s massive “Trunk or Treat.” Cap off the week with spooky celebrations at Flora-Bama’s Halloween bash, known as the biggest Halloween party on the Coast, a flavorful stop at the Annual Gumbo Fest, and smooth Sunday sounds at Doc’s Live on the Lawn. Whether you’re dressing up, tasting gumbo, or taking in live music by the beach, there’s something for everyone along the shores this week.
  10/27/2025 5:41am From Trails to Trunks the Coast Celebrates Halloween Week | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Christmas Program Offers Gifts and Food to Families in Need | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Christian Service Center has opened registration for its annual Children's Christmas Cheer program, which helps less fortunate families throughout the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan areas celebrate the holiday season. The program provides gifts for children and food boxes for families who need assistance during the holidays. Parents, grandparents, and guardians can register their children at the center's location on Dolphin Avenue in Gulf Shores.
  10/27/2025 5:40am Gulf Shores Christmas Program Offers Gifts and Food to Families in Need | OBA News
• National Navy Day: A Tradition of Honoring Those Who Serve at Sea | OBA News NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — Today marks National Navy Day, a moment to recognize the sailors who have defended American interests across the world's oceans. While many people may confuse this observance with the Navy's official birthday, the two celebrations have different origins and purposes.
  10/27/2025 5:40am National Navy Day: A Tradition of Honoring Those Who Serve at Sea | OBA News
• Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding ORANGE BEACH — Roadways were flooded Sunday after a severe weather system made its way through South Alabama.
  
  In Baldwin County, Orange Beach saw minimal damage with debris in roadways. Floodwaters covered segments of Alabama 182 from Gulf Shores to Perdido Key.
  10/27/2025 5:39am Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding
• Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay arrive in Pensacola PENSACOLA --- Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba were flown into NAS Pensacola late Saturday night.
  
  NAS Pensacola said this is a non-mission essential personnel movement. The military made the decision after Hurricane Melissa intensified.
  10/27/2025 5:37am Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay arrive in Pensacola
• New school zone speed limits near Baldwin school LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, says new school zone limits on being implemented on a stretch of SR-59.
  10/27/2025 5:35am New school zone speed limits near Baldwin school
• Second phase of pedestrian bridge project in Gulf Shores underway GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - A post on The City of Gulf Shores - Municipal Government Facebook page says the second phase of Pedestrian Bridge Construction project was set to begin Friday, October 24h.
  
  It says Phase I of the Pedestrian Bridge Construction Project is complete,
  
  The post says, during this phase, East 2nd Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic between East 23rd Avenue and East 24th Avenue.
  10/27/2025 5:35am Second phase of pedestrian bridge project in Gulf Shores underway
• Tornado blasts parts of Elberta late Sunday night | WKRG.com ELBERTA, Ala. (WKRG) — Cleanup continues later this morning after a tornado tears through the small Baldwin County town of Elberta. The storm hit the area at about 11 Sunday night.
  
  A large piece of sheet metal, presumably from a barn roof sits in the middle of Woerner Road South. It’s the biggest piece of debris we’ve seen so far.
  10/27/2025 5:34am Tornado blasts parts of Elberta late Sunday night | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying double red flags 🚩 🚩 in Orange Beach today - Sunday, October 26th. Double Red Flags represent Gulf waters are closed to the public due to potentially life threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 77 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Rough with waves at 4 to 6 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. The high temperature in the upper 70’s.
  • Wind: Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
  • UV Index: Low
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 10:33AM & High Tide is scheduled for 11:27PM
  10/26/2025 10:16am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• City of Orange Beach Wins Appeal at Supreme Court | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Supreme Court has ended a long-running legal battle between the City of Orange Beach and a property owner. The court ruled that no real legal dispute remained between the two sides. Justices said a lower court should never have issued a ruling in the case. The decision came down on October 24, 2025.
  10/26/2025 6:55am City of Orange Beach Wins Appeal at Supreme Court | OBA News
• Foley Honors Departing Council Members After Decades of Dedication | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Two Foley City Council members received special recognition as they wrapped up more than three decades of combined service to their community. Vera Quaites and Rick Blackwell have both served on the council since they were first elected in 2008. The city presented them with resolutions of commendation and appreciation during their final official meeting. Their departure marks the end of an era for the council.
  10/26/2025 6:55am Foley Honors Departing Council Members After Decades of Dedication | OBA News
• State Rep. Brown says seafood labeling law needs stronger enforcement due to Health Dept. failures, restaurant loopholes State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) was pleased when his seafood labeling bill was finally passed and signed into law in 2024. Restaurants and grocery stores are now required to disclose the country of origin for their seafood products, including fish, shrimp and oysters.
  
  Brown said he faced an uphill battle after supporters of the hospitality and retail industries tried to block his bill. Although the bill became law, Brown said on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," that the law isn't being followed or enforced as it should be.
  10/26/2025 6:53am State Rep. Brown says seafood labeling law needs stronger enforcement due to Health Dept. failures, restaurant loopholes
• Weather cancellation: Daphne Sunday Sunset concert (WALA) -FOX 10 News will keep you up to date on cancellations because of bad weather.
  
  Cancelled: Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert.
  
  Here is a post from the City of Daphne, Alabama Facebook page:
  10/26/2025 6:49am Weather cancellation: Daphne Sunday Sunset concert
• The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival raises money for Stapleton High School STAPLETON, Ala. (WALA) - The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival took place in Stapleton this weekend.
  
  The festival has been going on for almost two decades and is held on the fourth Saturday of October every year.
  
  Since 2018, the event has been a fundraiser for Stapleton school.
  10/26/2025 6:48am The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival raises money for Stapleton High School
• Baldwin Heart Walk draws big crowd, for important reasons (WALA) - An important event in Baldwin County Saturday morning to call attention to heart health.
  
  It was he Baldwin County American Heart Association Heart Walk, and it had an important purpose.
  
  People concerned about heart disease came to OWA in Foley for the 2025 Baldwin Heart Walk
  
  The purpose was to raise money and awareness to fight heart disease.
  10/26/2025 6:48am Baldwin Heart Walk draws big crowd, for important reasons
• Orange Beach Police and Fire Rescue Plan Free Community Cookout at Waterfront Park | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department and Orange Beach Fire Rescue are teaming up to host their annual community cookout. The free event will take place at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Residents are invited to meet first responders, enjoy free food, and connect with neighbors. Organizers say the gathering is designed to strengthen relationships within the community.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Orange Beach Police and Fire Rescue Plan Free Community Cookout at Waterfront Park | OBA News
• Alabama Marine Patrol Offers Free Fall Boating Safety Classes in Orange Beach | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol Division is offering free boating safety courses this fall in Orange Beach. The courses aim to help boaters stay safe on Alabama's waterways while learning about state regulations. Marine Patrol officials say the classes are important for both new and experienced boaters. Anyone interested in boating on Alabama's public waters is encouraged to attend.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Alabama Marine Patrol Offers Free Fall Boating Safety Classes in Orange Beach | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Beats Baldwin Tigers and Makos Take A Loss In High School Football The Dolphins of Gulf Shores scored in every quarter as they defeated the Baldwin County Tigers in high school football. The (4-5) Fins dominated behind the quarterbacking of Jud Harris and contributions of runs from the entire backfield. The final score was 31-12.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Gulf Shores Beats Baldwin Tigers and Makos Take A Loss In High School Football
• Alabama's seafood labeling law under scrutiny, lawmaker claims it's not being enforced MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County lawmaker behind Alabama's seafood labeling law believes it's not being enforced. The law says the Alabama Department of Public Health can assess civil penalties on restaurants that don't display a sign telling consumers if the seafood is wild-caught or imported. Rep. Chip Brown says restaurants knowingly serving imports marketed as wild-caught Gulf shrimp are not facing consequences, even though the labeling law has been on the books for more than a year and there's been five rounds of DNA testing in Alabama performed by third-party genetic testing company SeaD Consulting that's repeatedly showed diners are being duped.
  10/25/2025 6:27am Alabama's seafood labeling law under scrutiny, lawmaker claims it's not being enforced
• Fairhope Hardware building comes down after over a century | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s the end of an era and the start of something new in downtown Fairhope.
  10/25/2025 6:25am Fairhope Hardware building comes down after over a century | WKRG.com
• Daphne's Bayfront Park closing for new amphitheater project | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bayfront Park in Daphne will be closed to the public starting Monday as construction begins on a multi-million dollar amphitheater project.
  10/25/2025 6:25am Daphne's Bayfront Park closing for new amphitheater project | WKRG.com
• Robertsdale police arrest woman accused of abusing small child | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Robertsdale Police Department officers arrested a woman who is accused of abusing a small child at a local store.
  10/25/2025 6:24am Robertsdale police arrest woman accused of abusing small child | WKRG.com
• Halloween Celebrations Set for the Gulf Coast | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Halloween celebrations along Alabama's Gulf Coast will span nine days this year, from October 24 through 31, with communities from Orange Beach to Perdido Key hosting costume contests, trick-or-treat events and outdoor adventures. The 2025 lineup includes returning favorites like Flora-Bama's cash-prize costume contest and The Wharf's Trunk or Treat, alongside newer offerings such as beach campouts and waterfront trick-or-treating at Zeke's Marina. Events range from family-focused activities in neighborhood communities to late-night parties at local venues.
  10/24/2025 7:00am Halloween Celebrations Set for the Gulf Coast | OBA News
• Treats on the Trail Event Brings Halloween Fun to Orange Beach Sportsplex | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing to welcome families to a Halloween celebration one week from tomorrow (Monday). The Coastal Resources Department will host Treats on the Trail at the Orange Beach Sportsplex Trailhead. This family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, games, and refreshments for children and adults. The evening is designed to combine Halloween fun with outdoor recreation in a safe community setting.
  10/24/2025 5:26am Treats on the Trail Event Brings Halloween Fun to Orange Beach Sportsplex | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Awards $10,000 to Five Local Nonprofits in New Grant Program | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores has launched a new program to help local nonprofit organizations that serve its residents. The city recently announced the winners of its first-ever Nonprofit Grants Program. Five organizations will each receive $2,000 to fund important community projects. City leaders say the program shows their dedication to building a stronger and healthier community.
  10/24/2025 5:26am Gulf Shores Awards $10,000 to Five Local Nonprofits in New Grant Program | OBA News
• Seven-Vehicle Crash on Foley Beach Express Leaves One Dead | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A massive seven-vehicle accident at a busy Foley intersection left one man dead and sent another driver to the hospital. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. Officers found extensive damage and began working to piece together what happened. The collision required emergency responders from multiple agencies.
  10/24/2025 5:25am Seven-Vehicle Crash on Foley Beach Express Leaves One Dead | OBA News
• Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorses Joe Freeman, House District 95 Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon has endorsed local businessman and financial expert Joe Freeman for State House District 95.
  
  "I am proud to announce my endorsement of Joe Freeman for House District 95,” Kennon stated. “He is a small business owner, a family man, a Christian, and a true conservative. I'm confident that he will represent Orange Beach and the surrounding areas very well in Montgomery and will stand for our values, conservative principles, and coastal identity.”
  10/24/2025 5:24am Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorses Joe Freeman, House District 95
• Katie Britt goes on offense against AL(dot)com, 'legacy media' for biased shutdown coverage — ‘The media doesn’t know what to do right now because y’all know that we are actually right’ The "legacy media" doesn't know what to do as the government shutdown continues, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).
  
  The federal government shutdown began on October 1 because enough Democrats refused to support legislation to fund the government. 
  
  In response to a question by an AL(dot)com reporter on Wednesday, citing polling from a few media outlets showing that Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for the government being shut down, Britt blamed the legacy media during a press call on Wednesday afternoon.
  10/24/2025 5:22am Katie Britt goes on offense against AL(dot)com, 'legacy media' for biased shutdown coverage — ‘The media doesn’t know what to do right now because y’all know that we are actually right’
• APLS chair Wahl says board members will read every challenged book in Fairhope library teen section State funding for the Fairhope Public Library remains in limbo following the Alabama Public Library Service's (APLS) decision to pause funding earlier this year.
  
  APLS chairman John Wahl said the board members are reviewing the 12 challenged books the library decided to keep in the teen section.
  
  "I already have a list of those books. I already have some of them on the way and we will definitely be doing our due diligence as we look into every book and the information they provided," Wahl said.
  10/24/2025 5:22am APLS chair Wahl says board members will read every challenged book in Fairhope library teen section
• Florida officials arrest 13 in operation targeting accused child predators PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Officials in Florida announced Thursday the arrests 13 suspects from Alabama and Florida in an operation targeting child predators.
  
  Inspectors, agents and analysts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Agriculture, Homeland Security Investigations, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, United States Marshals Service, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake City Police Department to conduct Operation Twelve Parsecs, resulting in those arrests.
  10/24/2025 5:18am Florida officials arrest 13 in operation targeting accused child predators
• Local man accused of holding woman captive and raping her for days MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An Irvington man is behind bars, accused of a horrifying crime. Prosecutors say Joseph Rogers II is accused of holding a homeless woman captive for a week and repeatedly raping her.
  
  Rogers faced a Mobile County judge for a bond hearing on Thursday, one day after he walked away while a judge was conducting a remote hearing though a video hookup from Mobile County Metro Jail. Judge Moore set his bail at $450,000, a total that exceeds the maximum of the recommended bail schedule. The judge said he was concerned by Rogers’ criminal history.
  10/24/2025 5:17am Local man accused of holding woman captive and raping her for days
• 13 men arrested in Gulf Coast child sex exploitation operation | WKRG.com PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A five-day operation has netted 13 arrests in Alabama and Florida, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
  10/24/2025 5:15am 13 men arrested in Gulf Coast child sex exploitation operation | WKRG.com
• Baldwin Prep school zone brings new speed limits | WKRG.com UPDATE (5:28 p.m.): Baldwin Prepatory Academy in Loxley is home to over 600 students, many of whom drive themselves to school, taking Highway 59. The current posted speed limit in front of the school is 65 miles per hour.
  10/24/2025 5:14am Baldwin Prep school zone brings new speed limits | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores Restaurants Undergo Genetic Retesting Revealing Shrimp Sourcing Changes | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Since October of 2024, Alabama has required restaurants and seafood retailers to disclose the country of origin on all seafood sold within the state. Area outlets have since changed their menus and signage to show if their seafood is locally sourced or imported. Since the law was initiated a DNA testing company has tested the outlets periodically and published their results.
  10/23/2025 12:03pm Gulf Shores Restaurants Undergo Genetic Retesting Revealing Shrimp Sourcing Changes | OBA News
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, October 23rd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 79 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the mid 70’s.
  • Wind: East winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 6:37AM & High Tide is scheduled for 9:22PM
  10/23/2025 9:40am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Fishing Rodeo Returns to Support Local Schools | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club is hosting the 2nd MAAAC Fall Fishing Rodeo at Orange Beach Marina. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this community fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Orange Beach City Schools. The three-day tournament promises fun on the water while supporting local education.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Orange Beach Fishing Rodeo Returns to Support Local Schools | OBA News
• Foley Expands Facade Grant Program to Help More Downtown Properties | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is making it easier for downtown property owners and business operators to get help fixing up their buildings. The city has been running a program that gives money to people who want to improve how their downtown buildings look from the outside. Now officials have made changes that will let more people participate and make the application process easier to understand. The program has already helped transform several buildings in the historic downtown area.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Foley Expands Facade Grant Program to Help More Downtown Properties | OBA News
• Baldwin County and State Partner to Install New Traffic Signal in Lillian | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A new traffic signal will be installed at a busy Baldwin County intersection after local officials approved a funding partnership with the state. The Baldwin County Commission has agreed to split the cost of the project with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Each agency will pay $500,000 toward installing the new signal at US Highway 98 and County Road 91. The project is designed to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion in the area.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Baldwin County and State Partner to Install New Traffic Signal in Lillian | OBA News
• U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Lock the clock It’s that time of year again. In just a few short weeks, Alabamians will once again be forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night. On Nov. 2, we will all wake up and “fall back” out of Daylight Saving Time (DST). 
  
  In the five years I have served in the Senate, making DST permanent is the number one issue I hear about. A lot of folks have asked me over the years, “Why do we even have Daylight Saving Time?”
  10/23/2025 5:20am U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Lock the clock
• Gulf could escape storm free for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season The Gulf has been unusually quiet this hurricane season, leaving many people wondering how that’s even possible. Normally, hot Gulf waters are like fuel for tropical storms, but this year, the atmosphere just hasn’t provided the rest of the fuel needed.
  10/23/2025 5:19am Gulf could escape storm free for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
• Okaloosa County approves nearly $68K to livestream SS United States' final journey MOBILE, Ala. -- The SS United States' final voyage and sinking will be livestreamed.
  
  Okaloosa County commissioners have approved nearly $68,000 to document the towing and sinking with a live video stream.
  
  "WMV Productions" and "Gannet Creative House" have been hired for the stream. They'll also produce a documentary within two weeks of the sinking.
  10/23/2025 5:18am Okaloosa County approves nearly $68K to livestream SS United States' final journey
• Test shows 90% of Gulf Shores eateries still mislabel imported shrimp as local GULF SHORES, Ala. (NBC 15) — A follow-up investigation conducted by SeaD Consulting using its RIGHTTest™ (Rapid ID Genetic High-Accuracy Test) has revealed new insights into shrimp sourcing integrity at Gulf Shores-area restaurants. The retesting, part of an ongoing regional study supported by the Southern Shrimp Alliance, found both encouraging signs of progress and persistent misrepresentation in the labeling and sourcing of shrimp served to local diners.
  10/23/2025 5:17am Test shows 90% of Gulf Shores eateries still mislabel imported shrimp as local
• Latest round of shrimp testing finds mixed results in this Alabama Gulf Coast city - al.com It turns out that when they were in Gulf Shores to check shrimp at the National Shrimp Festival, independent seafood testers also hit some local restaurants – with mixed results.
  
  For more than a year now, an industry trade group called the Southern Shrimp Alliance has commissioned SeaD Consulting to conduct shrimp testing at restaurants and festivals throughout the Southeast. The goal is to expose the practice of misrepresenting cheap imported shrimp as premium domestic shrimp.
  10/23/2025 5:16am Latest round of shrimp testing finds mixed results in this Alabama Gulf Coast city - al.com
• A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway. BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway.
  
  James Ronald Davis died 10 days after the Oct. 9 accident on County Road 54 near Daphne, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
  10/23/2025 5:15am A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway.
• Thousands of Parrot Heads are in town for the third annual Meeting of the Minds festival GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Thousands of Parrot Heads have made their way here this week for the third annual Meeting of The Minds festival in Gulf Shores.
  
  And they’re coming from all over to celebrate Jimmy Buffett. That includes one couple who made the drive from Green Bay.
  
  And they say it was their love for Jimmy Buffett that brought them together.
  10/23/2025 5:14am Thousands of Parrot Heads are in town for the third annual Meeting of the Minds festival
• Impact 100 Baldwin County announces grant recipients BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A local nonprofit has announced grant recipients for this year.
  
  Impact 100 is a group of women who come from all walks of live to make a difference in the community. Members met Tuesday to vote and award a total of $564,000 in grants.
  10/23/2025 5:14am Impact 100 Baldwin County announces grant recipients
• Impact 100 Baldwin County names grant recipients, donates $564K to nonprofits | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Impact 100 Baldwin County has named six nonprofit recipients to receive a grant.
  10/23/2025 5:12am Impact 100 Baldwin County names grant recipients, donates $564K to nonprofits | WKRG.com
• Some Gulf Shores restaurants serve imported shrimp, according to new study | WKRG.com Editor’s note: This article refers to a consulting group’s release of a report on Gulf Coast restaurants and the shrimp they serve. The group sampled just a fraction of restaurants in the Gulf Shores area and shared some of its results with News 5.
  
  GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A group that tests shrimp for domestic authenticity has conducted more studies in Gulf Shores restaurants, News 5 has learned.
  10/23/2025 5:12am Some Gulf Shores restaurants serve imported shrimp, according to new study | WKRG.com
• Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle benefits camp for children with cancer | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket is hosting a pickleball and tennis tournament to raise money for Camp Rapahope, a local nonprofit for children battling cancer.
  10/23/2025 5:11am Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle benefits camp for children with cancer | WKRG.com
• WATCH: Rare otter sighting at Fairhope Docks Marina (video) | WKRG.com A video of a North American River Otter shows the animal relaxing and eating crabs on one of the marina’s boats.
  10/23/2025 5:11am WATCH: Rare otter sighting at Fairhope Docks Marina (video) | WKRG.com
• Music and community meet at the annual Stapleton Bluegrass Festival – WKRG News 5 STAPLETON, Ala. (WKRG) – The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival is returning for another year with performances from Junior Sisk, Amanda Cook, Three on a String, and much more.
  
  The music festival will be held on the school grounds at 35480 Harriot Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.
  10/23/2025 5:10am Music and community meet at the annual Stapleton Bluegrass Festival – WKRG News 5
• Gulf Shores team rescues and releases turtle Sinclair (video) | WKRG.com The City of Gulf Shores Public Works Department teamed up with members of Share The Beach and Orange Beach Coastal Resources to get the turtle, named Sinclair, back to the water on Monday.
  
  Sinclair was in rehab at the Gulfarium after spending a few days recovering.
  10/23/2025 5:09am Gulf Shores team rescues and releases turtle Sinclair (video) | WKRG.com
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, October 22nd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 79 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. The high temperature in the lower 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 10 to 15 mph.
  • UV Index: High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 5:41AM & High Tide is scheduled for 8:48PM
  10/22/2025 8:56am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo Rides into Foley to Aid Local Horse Sanctuary | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo is set to bring two nights of cowboy action and community spirit to Foley. Organizers say the new event will mix traditional rodeo thrills with family activities. Proceeds will support a local horse sanctuary and youth programs. Residents and visitors will find food, vendors, and kid-friendly attractions.
  10/22/2025 7:15am Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo Rides into Foley to Aid Local Horse Sanctuary | OBA News
• Anglers Gather at Tacky Jacks for Charity Weekend of Fishing | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The fall fishing community will reel in for a purpose at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores this weekend. Organizers say the two-day tournament welcomes anglers of all skill levels. Veterans and first responders will fish at no cost. Other participants will pay a modest entry fee to compete for cash prizes. The event pairs friendly competition with a food pantry drive to help local families.
  10/22/2025 5:39am Anglers Gather at Tacky Jacks for Charity Weekend of Fishing | OBA News
• Treasures of the Isle Hosts Spooktacular Costume Event and Drawdown | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The members of the Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe are gearing up for their annual Halloween costume party and drawdown event. They invite adults to a night of live music, fun decorations, and cash prizes. The event promises a light buffet, a lively crowd, and a festive spirit at a the Orange Beach Event Center. Attendees are encouraged to don their best costumes and take part in drawing opportunities throughout the evening.
  10/22/2025 5:38am Treasures of the Isle Hosts Spooktacular Costume Event and Drawdown | OBA News
• Aaronville Park Gets Brighter With New Sports Lighting Project | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents in southwest Foley will soon have more opportunities to enjoy evening recreation at Aaronville Park. The Foley City Council recently approved plans to install new lighting systems at the park's baseball field and basketball courts. The improvements will allow people to use these facilities after dark for the first time. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Lee said the project addresses a clear need in the community.
  10/22/2025 5:38am Aaronville Park Gets Brighter With New Sports Lighting Project | OBA News
• Fairhope Public Library board chair doubts APLS members will read challenged books FAIRHOPE — When the Fairhope Public Library's board of trustees met on Monday, chairman Randal Wright said she doesn’t think the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) will do what they said they will do.
  
  APLS chairman John Wahl requested a list of reviewed books and the board’s decisions on those books. The request was made last month when the APLS met and considered a vote on reinstating the library’s state funding.
  10/22/2025 5:37am Fairhope Public Library board chair doubts APLS members will read challenged books
• Growth on tap: Fairhope works to increase water supply FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WPMI) — A drilling rig is staged on County Road 13 in Fairhope where crews are working on one of five test well sites. It’s across the street from yet another new subdivision construction site in booming Baldwin County. The city-owned utility is looking to increase its water supply by adding wells and build a new water tower.
  10/22/2025 5:35am Growth on tap: Fairhope works to increase water supply
• Ribbon cutting for Baldwin County Jail expansion close at hand BAY MINNETTE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s been nearly four years since Baldwin County broke ground to expand its correctional facility in Bay Minette. County leaders had hoped it would be operational by now, but several setbacks have caused delays.
  10/22/2025 5:32am Ribbon cutting for Baldwin County Jail expansion close at hand
• Baldwin County Heart Walk set Saturday (WALA) - The Baldwin County Heart Walk is this Saturday in Foley.
  
  The event offers participants an opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy time together, and support heart research in our area.
  
  Dr. Ken Styron, chair for the Baldwin County Heart Walk, sits down with Lenise Ligon to talk about the event.
  10/22/2025 5:32am Baldwin County Heart Walk set Saturday
• ‘She loved so hard’: Friend remembers murder-suicide victim while police ask for public’s help with the investigation SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - Spanish Fort Police are working to understand what led to a deadly murder-suicide along the Causeway that left two people dead over the weekend.
  
  Investigators say the bodies of Mobile Veronomique Ntseful-Dubose and her husband, Taurean Dubose, were found inside a vehicle Sunday morning. Police say Taurean’s family called officers after finding the car and noticing something didn’t look right.
  10/22/2025 5:31am ‘She loved so hard’: Friend remembers murder-suicide victim while police ask for public’s help with the investigation
• Baldwin County Memorial Ride honors Mobile doctor | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — A cycling group is keeping the memory of a local doctor alive with a yearly ride in his honor.
  10/22/2025 5:30am Baldwin County Memorial Ride honors Mobile doctor | WKRG.com
• Daphne man killed by falling power pole | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne man has died from injuries received when a power pole fell on him earlier this month, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
  10/22/2025 5:29am Daphne man killed by falling power pole | WKRG.com
• Man arrested in Baldwin County, charged with custody interference | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A 22-year-old Enterprise man is in jail in Baldwin County after he allegedly used TikTok to interfere with custody of a 15-year-old girl from Georgia.
  10/22/2025 5:28am Man arrested in Baldwin County, charged with custody interference | WKRG.com
• Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores sees large visitor turnout | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — This year’s Shrimp Festival attracted a lot of visitors to the event, according to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.
  10/22/2025 5:27am Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores sees large visitor turnout | WKRG.com
• Daphne's Bayfront Park to close for construction on amphitheater | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne’s Bayfront Park is set to close next week as work on a new amphitheater begins, according to a City of Daphne Facebook post.
  10/22/2025 5:27am Daphne's Bayfront Park to close for construction on amphitheater | WKRG.com
• Fentanyl-related OD deaths trending down in Baldwin County, crisis remains | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Hitting social media across all platforms: “If you think something as small as a few grains of sand can’t kill you, think again,” is the latest effort by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to get the message across that fentanyl is deadly.
  10/22/2025 5:26am Fentanyl-related OD deaths trending down in Baldwin County, crisis remains | WKRG.com
• Council to Consider Buying F-350 and F-150 for Departments | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach is looking to spend a little more than $87,000 buying two pickup trucks for city departments. One request is for an F-350 Ford to be used at the Sportsplex. Another for a Ford F-150 pickup will be for the Utilities Department if approved by the council.
  10/21/2025 5:12am Council to Consider Buying F-350 and F-150 for Departments | OBA News
• Bright’s Creek Seeks One-Year Extension After Postponement | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Developers at Bright’s Creek, a subdivision planned on 43 acres west of the Gulf Shores Sportsplex, will go back in front of the Gulf Shores Planning Commission seeking a one-year extension on their plans. The developers were first in front of the commission in August and again in September seeking the extension but were eventually denied. Plans call for a 76-home subdivision.
  10/21/2025 5:12am Bright’s Creek Seeks One-Year Extension After Postponement | OBA News
• Baldwin Health Unveils Main Entrance and Lobby Upgrade | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin Health dedicated the Wayne T. Smith Atrium as the newest feature of its Foley hospital. The atrium serves as the main entrance and lobby for the growing facility. Hospital and community leaders said the expansion reflects continued investment in local healthcare. Officials also credited hospital employees and community support for making the project possible.
  10/21/2025 5:12am Baldwin Health Unveils Main Entrance and Lobby Upgrade | OBA News
• Fairhope 'No Kings' penis protester identified The Fairhope Police Department released the identity of a woman arrested after dressing in a penis costume during the “No Kings” protest on Saturday.
  
  Jeana Renea Gamble, 61, of Fairhope, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
  
  Gamble was apprehended on Greeno Road near Fairhope Avenue after police received complaints regarding traffic hazards.
  10/21/2025 5:08am Fairhope 'No Kings' penis protester identified
• Gulf Shores using GOMESA grant for Waterway Village connectivity GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Detours and construction continue along the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores as work on the $24-million-dollar pedestrian bridge continues. There will now also be two plazas added to the project thanks to a GOMESA grant which was just awarded last month.
  10/21/2025 5:04am Gulf Shores using GOMESA grant for Waterway Village connectivity
• Alabama man accused of driving Georgia teen to Fairhope charged FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - An Alabama man is charged with interference of custody after allegedly driving a 15-year-old girl from Georgia to Fairhope to meet another man.
  
  Police said 22-year-old Martin Tot of Enterprise, Alabama, connected with the girl on TikTok. The teen had been reported as a runaway out of Lee County, Georgia.
  10/21/2025 5:04am Alabama man accused of driving Georgia teen to Fairhope charged
• Meeting of the Minds convention in Baldwin County honors Jimmy Buffett BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Meeting of the Minds convention is this week in Baldwin County, bringing together parrotheads to honor the late Gulf Coast native and legendary musician Jimmy Buffett.
  
  From Wednesday until Sunday, different bars and restaurants will host artists and events.
  
  For the first time ever, day passes will be available to the public starting Thursday.
  10/21/2025 5:03am Meeting of the Minds convention in Baldwin County honors Jimmy Buffett
• Serving Those Who Serve: The role of African-American soldiers during the Battle of Ft. Blakeley | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — One thing you should know is that many of the thousands of Black soldiers who fought for the Union Army during the Battle of Fort Blakeley are buried at Mobile National Cemetery. They are identified with the headstone engraving U.S.C.T. for United States Colored Troops.
  
  “For me, I always stressed to my students that these were the original civil rights leaders, in my book,” said Frank Barrow, a veteran and former teacher of JROTC students at Mobile County Public Schools.
  10/21/2025 4:59am Serving Those Who Serve: The role of African-American soldiers during the Battle of Ft. Blakeley | WKRG.com
• Fairhope protester arrested for refusing to remove ‘obscene’ costume, police say | WKRG.com Video above: News 5’s Debbie Williams talks about the arrest of a “No Kings” protestor that drove plenty of email to WKRG News 5.
  
  UPDATE (Oct. 20, 4:50 p.m.): Indivisible Baldwin County, which organized Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protest in Fairhope, has issued a statement after an attendee was arrested.
  10/21/2025 4:58am Fairhope protester arrested for refusing to remove ‘obscene’ costume, police say | WKRG.com
• Likely murder-suicide on causeway: Spanish Fort Police | WKRG.com UPDATE (Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m.): Police have identified a couple found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Spanish Fort, and they’re now turning to the public for help with this investigation.
  10/21/2025 4:57am Likely murder-suicide on causeway: Spanish Fort Police | WKRG.com
• From Trivia to Trick-or-Treat There’s Something for Everyone | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Cool breezes, live music, and a sense of community fill the air this week on the Alabama Gulf Coast. From trivia nights at Big Beach Brewing Company to hands-on fall cooking classes, there are plenty of ways to combine fun and flavor. Midweek Melodies is back with free live performances, while The Wharf and Orange Beach Marina are hosting events that give back to the community, bringing locals together for great causes. Families can look forward to trick-or-treating on the docks at Zeke's Marina or enjoying outdoor cinema nights under the stars, complete with free popcorn. It’s another week filled with small-town charm! Get out there and enjoy.
  10/20/2025 5:06am From Trivia to Trick-or-Treat There’s Something for Everyone | OBA News
• Council to Discuss Contract for Gulf Pines Bypass to Canal Road | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Another project using Restore Act funding is on the table in Gulf Shores. The city council is set to consider a contract with Thompson Engineering for an Alabama Department of Transportation traffic capacity project. This original contract will cover the permitting and environmental studies for improvements between Canal Road and East Second Street. Or, the Gulf Pines neighborhood bypass in the wake of the building of the pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway.
  10/20/2025 5:06am Council to Discuss Contract for Gulf Pines Bypass to Canal Road | OBA News
• City of Foley Finalizing Details on New Library | OBA News Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – As Foley looks to finalize details on a new library in the city, bids for furniture for the facility were rejected during bid lettings in September. Four companies bid for the furniture contract with the lowest being $757,712 from TurnerBoone and the highest being $870,306 from Innerspaice. The bids were opened on Sept. 30, according to the agenda for the upcoming council meeting.
  10/20/2025 5:05am City of Foley Finalizing Details on New Library | OBA News
• Spanish Fort PD: Man, woman found dead on Causeway likely murder-suicide The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead on the Causeway on Sunday morning.
  
  Officers responded to a call about an incident at approximately 10:30 a.m. When they arrived on the scene on Battleship Parkway, they found an adult male and an adult female dead from gunshot wounds.
  10/20/2025 5:04am Spanish Fort PD: Man, woman found dead on Causeway likely murder-suicide
• Spanish Fort Police investigating apparent murder suicide on the Causeway SPANISH FORT, Ala. (NBC 15) — According to Spanish Fort Police, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Spanish Fort Police Department responded to a call regarding an incident on the Causeway.
  
  Officers discovered an adult male and an adult female deceased inside a vehicle. Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident appears to be a murder-suicide.
  10/20/2025 5:02am Spanish Fort Police investigating apparent murder suicide on the Causeway
• Man convicted in Baldwin County child sex abuse case BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - Sentencing has been set in January in Baldwin County for a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case.
  10/20/2025 5:01am Man convicted in Baldwin County child sex abuse case
• UPDATE: Spanish Fort police say they’re investigating a preliminary murder-suicide Sunday morning UPDATE: This is from the Spanish Fort Police Department Facebook page:
  
  On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Spanish Fort Police Department responded to a call regarding an incident on the Causeway.
  
  Officers discovered an adult male and an adult female deceased inside a vehicle. Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident appears to be a murder-suicide.
  10/20/2025 5:00am UPDATE: Spanish Fort police say they’re investigating a preliminary murder-suicide Sunday morning